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"Okay, now that you've seen enough, let's go."
"Where?"
"Go to the palace and show off your muscles to Xu Tianran."
It’s better to write slowly at your own pace. There are still many things to explain later... It won’t be good if you write it hastily.
The author complained at night. Actually, writing a book had a great impact on me. First, it greatly affected my work and rest. I didn’t get enough sleep every day and suffered from insomnia. Second, my colleagues and leaders knew about writing a book, but to be honest, I didn’t do my job well. The leaders had some opinions and thought that I didn’t work hard and spent all my energy on writing a book. The author was promoted to a regular employee immediately, and he still wanted to perform well at work.
I've been really anxious lately and I feel like I can't write at all. I'm really sorry.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 453 Xu Tianran’s Confidence
Midnight, Sun and Moon Palace, Prince's Palace.
Xu Tianran sat in his antique study, admiring a valuable calligraphy and painting on the desk with a smile on his face.
Now is a critical period, and he is enjoying this hard-earned leisure time. Just because things have been developing in a direction that is favorable to him recently, his originally gloomy mood has relaxed a little.
Not long after, familiar footsteps were heard outside the study, and then Ju Zi stepped into the study and said respectfully, "Your Highness, I am late."
Xu Tianran smiled gently and nodded to her, "Juzi, there are many things that I can't do in person. Thank you for your hard work during this period."
Juzi then walked to his side and said with a smile, "Your Highness, you are too kind. These are what I should do. It is my honor to share your worries."
Xu Tianran quickly raised his hand to stop her: "Juzi, I've told you so many times that when it's just you and me, there's no need to be so concerned about who's superior or inferior."
"You are the person I trust the most. I am lucky to have you by my side to share my worries. Moreover, you will become the mother of a country in the future, and you will have many more responsibilities."
Juzi forced a smile and said, "I am where I am today because of your kindness, Your Highness."
She was always clear in her mind that although Xu Tianran said that he didn't care about hierarchy, if she really raised her attitude, she would not end up well.
Xu Tianran then asked, "Juzi, how are things going recently?"
"Your Highness, there has been good news recently that is favorable to you." Juzi's voice could not hide her joy as she reported, "The previous cooperation with the Holy Spirit Church did not cause any waves. Many people in Mingdu actually do not know the inside story. The people still believe that your governance is extremely wise."
"Moreover, the news that the Northern Alliance is backed by Xingluo Tianhun has spread throughout Mingdu, and indeed it has caused rejection from many forces and the public."
"Taking into account various factors, Your Highness's support rate is now firmly higher than that of Xu Sheng, who came from an unknown background."
As he spoke to the end, Orange's voice became more excited.
"Yeah." Xu Tianran responded lightly, but the smile on his raised lips became more and more intense.
Ju Zi continued, "Your Highness, from what I understand, the Northern Alliance has been keeping its hands off the ground since taking over the Xishui Alliance's businesses. I wonder what their plans are."
Xu Tianran said confidently: "It doesn't matter. The Northern Alliance has no presence in the Sun Moon Empire, and the vast majority of officials and troops in the palace support me. Even if there are Extreme Douluo masters, they can't stand alone. Whether it's public opinion or influence, all the advantages are mine."
Hearing this, Ju Zi said worriedly, "But he is an Extreme Douluo after all. If that Northern Douluo wants to, no one can stop him tomorrow."
Xu Tianran said solemnly: "Even though someone as strong as the Ultimate Douluo can freely enter and leave the Sun Moon Palace, he can never influence the election of the throne of our Sun Moon Empire."
"Mr. Kong and the Royal Soul Instructor Group will definitely ensure that the competition for the throne goes smoothly."
Having said this, Xu Tianran's smile gradually faded and he fell into deep thought.
"Your Highness, what are you worried about?" Orange asked with concern.
After counting all the forces at hand, Xu Tianran was no longer as flustered as he was at the beginning when facing Beidi Douluo. Instead, he seemed calm and confident, at least on the surface.
After all, he had a trump card when he cooperated with the Holy Spirit Church, which had two Ultimate Douluos. The Northern Douluo with the ultimate ice attribute can certainly be compared to Long Ye and the others, but he may not be more difficult to deal with than an evil soul master sect.
Xu Tianran frowned and expressed his concerns: "I am worried about when and how to force the emperor to abdicate."
"The throne will be held above the Heavenly Sacrifice Ceremony. At that time, millions of people in Mingdu will come to worship. This is obviously not a good time."
Juzi suggested: "Your Highness, the palace coup should be carried out after all the people have dispersed and on a dark and windy night."
"Hasn't Your Highness already planned to order the army to assemble in advance and wait for the end of the competition to be over before a quick victory?"
She didn't think that Xu Tianran would forget what to do. After all, he had used the same method to slaughter everyone in the second prince's bedroom. There must be other reasons for Xu Tianran's worry now.
Xu Tianran continued slowly, "Juzi, I am also worried about the competition."
Ju Zi asked in confusion: "Your Highness, I have never heard of any previous emperor of the Sun and Moon being selected through a competition. I wonder what this competition for the throne is about?"
Xu Tianran said calmly: "According to the ancestral precepts of the Sun and Moon royal family, this competition is nothing more than a test of literary and martial arts."
Seeing his furrowed brows, Ju Zi cautiously asked, "Your Highness, are you worried that... the other party might use some conspiracy and tricks in the competition?"
Her words were very tactful. She did not directly say that she was worried that Xu Tianran was not as strong as the other party. This made Xu Tianran feel comfortable.
Xu Tianran nodded slightly, but then he regained his composure and confidence as a prince: "No, Juzi, I have been managing the palace for many years, and my achievements during my regency are enough to convince all officials. Moreover, although my foundation is not stable, I am a Titled Douluo after all. It makes no sense that I am inferior to him in terms of both literary talent and martial arts."
At this point, Xu Tianran couldn't help but chuckle: "His martial soul is the sun, which can be regarded as God's help. As a member of the Sun and Moon Royal Family, is there anyone who knows the weakness of the sun martial soul better than me?"
"And my martial soul is the extremely rare Purple Brilliant Sky-Destroying Dragon. There is very little information about it. Even other princes know very little about it, let alone other outsiders."
No matter what Xu Tianran's true thoughts were at the moment, his temperament showed full confidence and calmness. He was completely free of his previous anxiety, and acted like a king, at least wanting his subordinates to see the majesty of their lord.
Juzi quietly served Xu Tianran and felt relieved. In fact, she was also afraid of the hidden hostility in Xu Tianran, especially when she first learned about the sudden emergence of a competitor for the throne.
At that time, Xu Tianran's original violent temperament could not be concealed, and even Juzi, who had been with him for a long time, was worried.
Fortunately, as time went by and he gradually regained the advantage, Xu Tianran quickly put away his hostility.
Juzi's mood gradually calmed down, and her eyes became focused, staring at Xu Tianran who didn't pay attention to her. Her fate had already been firmly tied to Xu Tianran's, and in order to achieve her goal, all the costs were worth it.
At this time, Xu Tianran suddenly thought of something and asked casually, "Juzi, do you have any news about Senior Xuechen?"
Ju Zi shook her head and said, "Senior Xue Chen has not sent back any news yet."
Xu Tianran nodded slightly, his tone somewhat excited: "If the Southeast Mining Area really discovers mithril mines, we can urgently customize a batch of defensive soul guides that can isolate elemental attributes, which will greatly restrain the extreme ice attribute."
wow-
Before Xu Tianran could finish his words, a strange sound was heard outside the Prince's Palace, which startled both of them.
"Juzi, help me go out and take a look."
Xu Tianran hurriedly gave orders.
Juzi took the order and pushed Xu Tianran's wheelchair out.
Outside the prince's bedroom, snowflakes began to fall from an unknown point in time.
Xu Tianran was stunned for a moment, and the violent aura that had been hidden in his heart burst out again without any concealment, and he looked up at the sky with a ferocious face.
Behind him, Juzi couldn't help but shiver, not because of the coldness of the snow in the air, but because of Xu Tianran's violent aura.
Thanks to the leader of Wuyin Gunsmoke. I am so ashamed that I haven't updated for several days. I finally squeezed out a little time tonight and wrote this little. I didn't sleep for 30 hours the day before yesterday. I really don't have much energy. Please forgive me.
Chapter 454 The True Extreme Individual Soldier Plan
Xu Tianran's eyes cast a ferocious gaze like a venomous snake towards the sky, and his right palm had already caused cracks on the handle of the wheelchair.
The flying snowflakes slowly scattered around the Prince's Palace. It was late at night, and the lights on the ground presented a beautiful snowy scene. However, in Xu Tianran's eyes, this was naked contempt and provocation.
Orange's expression was equally solemn. It was certainly not the snowy season yet, and the sudden appearance of night snow could only have come from that northern family that was good at ice and snow.
A mechanism had already been held in Juzi's hand. At the same time, a strong wave of soul power burst out from the center of the Crown Prince's Palace. The snowflakes from the sky failed to fall on Xu Tianran, and were blocked by an invisible barrier in mid-air.
Orange whispered, "Your Highness!"
The protective shield in the Crown Prince's Palace was activated immediately, and her hand holding the mechanism was ready to send a signal at any time. Once the signal was sent, the worshippers stationed in the imperial city would come to support immediately, and the several soul guide groups of the national protection hands in the military camp would gather in less than a quarter of an hour and enter the palace to protect the emperor.
A drop of cold sweat flowed down Orange's forehead, but he believed that the protective shield of the Prince's Palace should be enough to hold out until help arrived.
Xu Tianran raised his hand with a gloomy look, signaling Orange to stay calm.
"My Sun Moon Palace is impregnable. No one would want to fight here. Orange, there's no need to make a fuss."
After saying this, he looked up again, and concentrated his soul power to transmit a voice into the air: "You are His Majesty the Northern Territory, right? I wonder what brings you here to visit Tianran so late at night?"
His tone sounded respectful, but from his ferocious expression of gritting his teeth and his tense right arm, it was not difficult to see the rage in his heart.
No one answered in the air, and no one could be seen. There was only another kind of gray-black powder among the falling white snowflakes.
Xu Tianran and Juzi looked up at the sky together, waiting for each other's response.
Obviously, apart from the Northland Douluo, there would be no other person who had such ability to come to the sky above his own palace so rampantly and perform such a magical skill.
After waiting for a long time, there was still no response.
Xu Tianran frowned, unable to understand the other party's motive.
Talk? Or fight?
He dared to assert that the other party appeared here definitely to convey some special message.
Xu Tianran looked up at the ice and snow mixed with gray-black dust again. He was shocked and understood something in an instant. He clenched his right hand and crushed the handle of the wheelchair into pieces.
Even the orange that was pushing him was startled and asked carefully, "Your Highness?"
Xu Tianran said in a cold tone: "Juzi, what do you think of when you look at the snow?"
Juzi was stunned, looked at it in confusion, and murmured: "I can't feel the fluctuation of soul power. It doesn't feel like a soul skill. It feels like a real snow scene. But this snow is mixed with black dust, like it fell in a highly polluted mining area."
While talking to himself, Orange's pupils shrank suddenly, and he had already guessed the answer to the question.
“Xue…Chen… Could this be referring to Senior Xue Chen?!”
The clever Orange quickly guessed the answer to the riddle, but he did not feel the slightest joy when he got the answer. Instead, a chill of the unknown rushed straight to his head.
Could it be that Senior Xue Chen, who was sent to investigate the southeast mining area, has already met with the other party's murderous hands?
At this time, the snow stopped and a deep voice came from the air.
"Xu Tianran, I reminded you to put away your hooves."
"The next time we meet will be during the Heavenly Sacrifice Ceremony. Don't worry, I will prepare a great gift for you."
The voice only said two words, and then it never sounded again. The snow stopped falling, and everything seemed to have never happened. Only Xu Tianran's eyes in front of the Crown Prince's Palace became more vicious.
Shadow Douluo Xuechen is a long-established Titled Douluo Soul Master, much rarer than ninth-level Soul Masters in the Sun-Moon Empire, and so he is one of his most trusted confidants.
But now, just because he sent someone to investigate the suburbs, a trusted Titled Douluo was killed. How could he not be heartbroken?
Moreover, the culprit of all this dared to come to his bedroom and continue to make provocations and threats wildly, which was tantamount to slapping himself in the face.
Looking at Xu Tianran who was suppressing his anger and on the verge of exploding at any time, even Juzi didn't dare to make a sound to disturb him.